Our Educational Community Outreach Initiatives strive to create a connection between artists working today and the next generation by cultivating critical thinking, curiosity, creative problem-solving skills, and greater self-esteem through hands-on visual arts experiences. Our fundamental goal is to engage and inspire young artists and art enthusiasts through interactive arts programming. The NARS Foundation collaborates with local schools, libraries and organizations to develop educational programs for south Brooklyn children and their families. We welcome any new program ideas, suggestions, and volunteers from the community. For further information please contact education@narsfoundation.org
The Outreach programs are made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of conEdison, inc., New York City Cultural Affairs, the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and Council Member Alexa Avliés.
For over 9 years, our Free Saturday Family Workshop Program has sought to provide greater accessibility to contemporary arts and to encourage stronger community engagement.
Please join us for our upcoming Free Saturday Family Workshops at the PS001 The Bergen School in Sunset Park throughout January – June 2025.
Upcoming sessions are January 25, February 15, March 22, April 12, April 26, and May 17.
These hands-on workshops are taught by talented teaching artists from around the world. Through access to these contemporary art workshops, we seek to promote inquisitiveness, critical thinking, greater self-esteem, participation, and appreciation of contemporary art.
The Animation Workshop is a series of free workshops and invites children ages 8-13 from the Sunset Park community and beyond to actively engage with the teaching artist to build a story through art and technology using critical thinking, curiosity, and creative problem-solving skills.
During each workshop session, students will be introduced to the history of animation and 2D animation techniques. This introductory workshop will encourage them to develop visual communication skills and compositional arrangement, through analog and digital technology. This workshop is structured on weekly exercises that will expand students’ cognitive skills through group, partnered, and independent activities.
This workshop series is free to attend, and all materials are provided by NARS Foundation in partnership with the Sunset Park Library. Children participating should be at least 5 y/o.
Through Gallery Tours led by NARS Staff and Curators, students have the opportunity to connect with contemporary art and artists through the rotating exhibitions in the NARS Gallery Space. Students have the opportunity to engage in an inquiry-based tour and a hands-on art activity that relates to the work seen at NARS. Open to grades K – 12, please contact education@narsfoundation.org for more information and to set up a tour.
